Ellicott City

July 22, 2011

Exhibition

Artwork from the recent plein air event will be on display through Aug. 26 at the Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 410-313-2787.

Renovation

A construction project to renovate and restore the Historic Ellicott City Post Office at 8267 Main St. is under way and will include new office space and a visitor's center with an open floor. The project is expected to be completed by late October. Traffic will not be affected. Information: 410-313-3440.

Theater

The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" through Sunday, July 31, at Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, 3691 Sarah's Lane in Ellicott City. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15-$36, free for children younger than 18. Information: 410-313-8661 or go to chesapeakeshakespeare.com.

Summer camps

Space is available for visual and performing arts summer camps at the Howard County Arts Council, 8510 High Ridge Road. Programs are for those in kindergarten through seventh grade, and campers must be at least 5 years old by Sept. 1 to be eligible. Campers are grouped by age and may be enrolled for a full day or half-day. Before-care beginning at 8 a.m. and after-care until 6 p.m. is available. Students may select from age-appropriate visual and performing arts camps. Camps conclude with an exhibit or performance of student work on the last day of each session. Classes are limited to 20 campers. Camps are under way and continue through the week of Aug. 15. For information or registration, call 410-313-2787 or go to hocoarts.org.

Soccer

Registration is under way for the Elkridge Youth Organization's fall soccer program for ages 4-18. Games will be played at Rockburn Park and Waterloo Park. No tryouts are required, and all players will get substantial playing time. Late registration ends Sunday, July 31. Go to eyosports.org to register or for information.

Exercise program A stroke exercise program will be held from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road. Information: 410-313-1425.

Bingo Monthly bingo game will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, at the Ellicott Senior Center. $3.

Art class "The Joy of Illustrating" will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 24, at the Ellicott City Senior Center. $38. Information: 410-660-1746.

Table tennis Play pingpong from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at the Ellicott City Senior Center. Free.

Cards Play pinochle from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Ellicott City Senior Center. Free.

Billiards Play pool from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays at the Ellicott City Senior Center. Free.

Needlework club Bring knitting, sewing or needlework projects and supplies to the Ellicott City Senior Center at 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Free.

Blood pressure screenings Stop in from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Ellicott City Senior Center for free blood pressure readings by a registered nurse. Information: 410-313-1425.

Chess The Elkridge branch of the Howard County Public Library, 6540 Washington Blvd., sponsors a chess club for ages 13 and older from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Players of all abilities are welcome. Information: 410-313-7723.

English conversation The Miller branch of the Howard County Public Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, offers "Let's Get Together: English Conversation Club," a chance for those for whom English is a second language to practice speaking and understanding English in a group setting. The club meets at 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Register with the library before your first meeting. Information: 410-313-1950.

Kiwanis meets The Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City meets at 6:45 p.m. Mondays at 3300 Norberts Way. Information: 410-418-8218 or ellicottcitykiwanis.com.